The Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (BEGA) investigates alleged ethics law violations, provides ethics advice, and conducts mandatory training.

Washington, DC
Joined June 2016
A special thank you to all District employees who attended Ethics Week 2026. Ethics Week has officially come to an end. It was wonderful to meet you, learn with you, and serve as a resource for you as you continue to work on behalf of the District. #BEGA #OGE #OOG @DCOPENGOV
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Thank you to @MayorBowser for speaking at BEGA's final session of Ethics Week 2026. Thank you for the insight you shared today and for the legislation that laid the foundation for our agency. Your leadership and vision continue to make all the difference.
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Thank you to everyone who continues to uphold public trust through this annual obligation. @DC_PSC @DCHFA @DC_OCA @DCGov_ABCA @DCRiskMgmt @ODCA_DC @ONSEDC_ @_DCHealth
Yesterday, BEGA recognized agencies that achieved a submission rate greater than 90% for financial disclosure statements this season.
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Yesterday, BEGA recognized agencies that achieved a submission rate greater than 90% for financial disclosure statements this season.
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Ethics Week is HERE!!! Make sure to join BEGA for ethics training. bega.dc.gov/event/begas-2026…
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Just 5 DAYS until Ethics Week 2026!! Don't forget, attendance at this year’s Ethics Week will count toward your annual ethics training requirement. bega.dc.gov/event/begas-2026…
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Ethics Week 2026 is NEXT WEEK!! Secure your spot today bega.dc.gov/page/ethics-week
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Ethics Week 2026 is right around the corner! Join BEGA for a week of informative & engaging sessions that will be presented under this year’s theme of “Transitioning Ethically”. Attendance at this year’s Ethics Week  will count toward your annual ethics training requirement.
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Happening TOMORROW! October 1, 2026, at 10 am, BEGA will hold its monthly Board Meeting. bega.dc.gov/publication/octo…
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Who is excited for Ethics Week?! We're less than 2 weeks out! October 13 - 16, join BEGA for Ethics Week 2026. bega.dc.gov/event/begas-2026…
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Don't forget: The law changes TOMORROW! If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].
Lobbying in the District? Please note: The law is changing soon! For more information visit Bega.dc.gov
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Ethics Week 2026 is right around the corner! DC Agencies: Join BEGA in our annual Ethics training. For more information, visit our website bega.dc.gov/event/begas-2026…
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Lobbying in the District? Please note: The law is changing soon! For more information visit Bega.dc.gov
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At its June monthly meeting yesterday, BEGA’s Ethics Board issued a Final Decision and Order in 25-0002-F - Trayon White. Read the order here: bega.dc.gov/publication/25-0…
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BEGA staff attended the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws’ (COGEL) annual conference in Atlanta. @COGELinfo
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The Director of Government Ethics, Ashley Cooks spoke on a plenary session panel entitled “Independence Under Fire: How to Protect Ethics Commissions from Political Interference” at COGEL 2025 in Atlanta.
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BEGA is offering a new on-demand ethics course for District employees which explores outside employment. Visit our LMS at bega-console.lrn.com/login and take course “BGA929-a92en - Outside Employment” today!
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ANC Commissioners are dedicated leaders who step up to serve our communities and make government more responsive. On Saturday, we held a training for ANCs on the resources OAG offers to improve public safety, advance affordable housing, and protect consumers, tenants, workers, and the environment in DC. Thank you ANC Commissioners for joining us and for your partnership. And thank you @dcbega for being part of the training.
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BEGA’s April Ethics Training Offerings - Visit our training page for more info ➡️ bega.dc.gov/service/training…
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Office of Government Ethics Director, Ashley Cooks attends the Council of Europe’s Group of States Against Corruption Sixth Evaluation Round Meeting in Strasbourg, France.
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